HSH Guide
Standard for identifying and
labelling building materials
Version 1.2 • 05.10.2010
HSH Guide
Introduction
This document has been produced as part of the Standardisation project. The document
makes recommendations for uniform identification and labelling of F-packs (consumer
units), D-packs (trading units) and T-packs (pallets) in the building material sector in
Norway. The purpose of this concept is to provide the basis for the efficient movement
of goods and information in the value chain for building materials. This simplifies
identification of products in the information flow, labelling by the producer/supplier,
despatch by transporter/haulier and goods reception at the wholesaler/shop.
The labelling concept described in this document being implemented in the building
materials sector is dependant on procedures for exchanging all the necessary basic
data between the players in the value chain being in place.
This document requires that the packing levels F-pack, D-pack and T-pack are defined
for the products. F-pack is characterised as the unit which the consumer purchases from
shops selling building materials. The D-pack and T-pack are covered by the definition
“outer packaging”. These are logistical units which are used for consignments in the
value chain.
The individual product levels are identified by a GTIN (Global Trade Item Number). It
is required that all products in the building materials sector are assigned their own
GTIN and if possible labelled with a bar code with a GTIN. This document describes
the GTIN in more detail, how it is put together and the rules for changing the GTIN. This
document also makes a recommendation as to how the various packaging levels should
be labelled. When this applies to the labelling concept it covers both product information
and transport information.
This document distinguishes between three types of goods – standard goods, timber
and goods produced to order (not standard goods).
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4. Timber
New rules for using GTIN in identification
of timber packages
Treindustrien
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Content
1 Packaging levels for building materials 5
2 Identification and barcode labelling - general
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IIdentification of products – F-pack, D-pack and T-pack
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Rules for changing GTIN
Identification of transport units (packages)
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3 Product labelling of standard building materials
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Labelling of F-pak
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Labelling of D-pak
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Labelling of T-pak
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4 Timber
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5 Goods produced to order
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6 Labelling of transport information
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Appendix 1
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Barcode labelling with GS1-128
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1. Packaging levels for building
materials
Building materials are split into the following packaging levels:
F-pack
Consumer unit, the unit which is purchased by the consumer and which is either
scanned at the shop’s check-out (POS) or scanned at other delivery points
in the building materials shop (timber warehouse, cold warehouse, outside
warehouse). F-pack is also often described as the smallest sellable unit. The
F-pack can also come in single or multiple packages.
D-pack
Trading units, the unit (carton) which is ordered by the shop from a wholesaler
or supplier and which contains several F-packs. There are also some special
variants of the D-pack:
• Multipack carton. A multipack carton is defined as a unit which contains
several D-packs. A multipack carton is also an D-pack.
•Display unit. A display unit contains one or several types of F-packs. A display
unit is defined as an D-pack.
T-pack
Transport packaging (for example, pallet), the unit which is transported between
the players in the value chain. A T-pack most often contains several D-packs,
but in some instances may only contain F-packs.
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Packaging levels for building
materials
F-pack
T-pack
Only F-pack
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2.Identification and barcode
labelling – general
Identification of products – F-pack, D-pack and T-pack
In the building materials sector products must be identified by a GTIN (Global
Trade Item Number). The GTIN is a global numbering system which ensures
that there is unique identification of products. A GTIN can have up to 14
figures. All the packing levels – F-pack, D-pack and T-pack – must have a
unique GTIN. The following GTIN variants are found:
GTIN 8Used on small products (F-pack)
GTIN 12Used in the USA and Canada (F-pack, D-pack and T-pack)
GTIN 13Used on F-pack, D-pack and T-pack
GTIN 14Used on D-pack and T-pack. Not on F-pack
Samples barcodes
EAN-8
EAN-13
UPC-A
ITF-14
Chains and shops receive and sell products from a range of suppliers, both
national and international and must therefore be able to handle all types
of GTIN. For F-packs GTIN 13, GTIN 12 or GTIN 8 are used. GTIN 13 is most
common. For D-pack and T-pack (outer packaging) all types of GTIN can be
used, i.e. GTIN 14, GTIN 13, GTIN 12 or GTIN 8 (uncommon). GTIN 13 and
GTIN 14 are most common on outer packaging.
For suppliers who have to number and label their products we recommend
using GTIN 13. This applies to all packaging levels, i.e. F-pack, D-pack and
T-pack. For further information on the composition and structure of GTIN,
please refer to
• GS1 Guide to Numbering and Labelling of GTIN
• GS1 The Outer Packaging Guide
which can be obtained by contacting GS1 Norway or which can be downloaded
electronically from GS1 Norway’s internet site www.gs1.no
Rules for changing GTIN
If changes are made to an existing product the question often arises of whether
the product can be assigned a new GTIN or the existing GTIN number can be
retained.
In general if the content of a product changes (net weight or the number of
units the product contains), the product must be assigned a new GTIN. If the
design or price is changed the existing GTIN is retained.
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Identification and barcode
labelling – general
Barcode labelling of products
In general the GS1 system offers the following three barcode symbols for
barcode labelling of GTIN on F-packs, D-packs and T-packs:
1. The EAN/UPC symbol
2. The ITF 14 symbol
3. The GS1-128 symbol
For suppliers who have to barcode label GTIN on their products the following
is recommended:
EAN/UPC
ITF-14
GS1-128
Recommended
for uneven surfaces
If there are several pieces of
information
Recommended
for uneven surfaces
If there are several pieces of
information
GTIN F-pack
Recommended
GTIN D-pack
GTIN T-pack
GTIN Timber of
variable length
Used within building
materials
For more information please refer to GS1 The Outer Packaging Guide
The EAN/UPC symbol
The EAN/UPC symbol consists of the symbols EAN-8, UPC-A (USA and Canada)
and EAN-13. For suppliers who have to barcode label the GTIN-13 number
the EAN-13 symbol is used. We recommend that the EAN-13 symbol is used
on all levels of packaging, i.e. F-pack, D-pack and T-pack. Very small products
(F-pack) are numbered with GTIN-8 and barcode labelled with the EAN-8
symbol.
The EAN-13 symbol with GTIN-13
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labelling – general
The ITF-14 symbol
The ITF symbol can only be used on D-packs and T-packs (outer packaging).
Normally the ITF symbol is used where the EAN/UPC symbol does not give a
satisfactory reading. This may be the case if the surface is uneven (for example
corrugated cardboard). Note that the ITF symbol contains 14 figures. For a
GTIN-13 a 0 must therefore be used at the start of the number when it is
barcode marked with an ITF-14 symbol.
The GS1-128 symbol
The GS1-128 symbol makes it possible to barcode several pieces of information
in the same barcode.
In the building materials sector the GS1-128 symbol is used for timber of
variable length. Both the GTIN and length in cm are barcoded (more on this
in Chap. 4 Timber).
But GS1-128 can also be used for standard building materials if there is a
need to label several pieces of information in addition to GTIN, such as for
example production date, batch/lot number and similar. Please note that in
the GS1-128 symbol 14 figures are assigned for GTIN. For a GTIN-13 a 0 must
therefore be added at the beginning of the number when it is to be barcoded
with a GS1-128 symbol.
Quality of barcode symbols
It is a requirement that the quality of barcode symbols used in the building
materials sector (EAN/UPC, ITF and GS1-128) fulfil “Grade C” print quality
according to the ISO/IEC 15416 standard as a minimum. It is assumed that
the barcode symbol is legible at all stages in the value chain and for the entire
lifetime of the product, i.e. as long as the products are on sale.
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Identification and barcode
labelling – general
Identification of transport units (packages)
In the building materials sector transport units (packages) are identified by an
SSCC code (Serial Shipping Container Code). The SSCC is a global numbering
system which ensures unique identification of transport units. The SSCC has
a fixed length of 18 figures. SSCC codes are barcoded with GS1-128.
Every single transport unit must have its own unique SSCC code. The SSCC
code is used by hauliers in Norway for the unique identification of freight. See
more about transport labelling in Chap. 6
SENDER’S ADDRESS
RECIPIENT’S ADDRESS
TRANSPORT INFO
Gross weight: 600 kg Buyer’s ref.: XXX334
SSCC: 370701230000000120/
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3. Product labelling of standard
building materials
Labelling of F-packs
The following information must be used when labelling F-packs:
GTIN - Global Trade Item Number
F-packs must be numbered with a GTIN. This applies to all products, even if it
is not possible in practice to barcode the product.
Product text
The product’s product text must appear in clear text on the F-pack’s product
label. The product text must be based on the product text which is registered
in NOBB and consists of product name, properties (manufacturer, type and
dimensions) and possibly the text of the product text. If the F-pack is a product
which can be ordered the product text labelled on the F-pack must be identical
to the product texts on the order confirmation, packing note and invoice.
Brand owner
The name of the brand owner must appear in clear text on either the label or
the packaging.
Practical guidelines linked to the labelling of F-packs
Label on F-packs – size, design and positioning
The product information can either be printed on a label which is placed on the
packaging or printed straight onto the packaging.
As the shape and size of F-packs varies greatly the size and design of the label
can also vary.
The positioning of the label must be viewed in association with the positioning
of the barcode symbol. Please refer GS1 Guide to Numbering and Labelling
with GTIN.
The barcode symbol on F-packs – size, positioning and quality
The EAN-13 symbol must be used when barcode labelling F-packs. The
exception to this is for products which are so small that it is not possible to
use an EAN-13 symbol. A GTIN-8 number and an EAN-8 barcode symbol must
then be used.
Regarding the size and positioning of the barcode symbol please refer to GS1
Guide to Numbering and Labelling with GTIN
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Product labelling of standard
building materials
Example of a GS1 product label for F-packs with an EAN/UPC
symbol
BRAND OWNER’S NAME
PRODUCT TEXT
1 Tube glue/
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building materials
Labelling of D-packs
GTIN - Global Trade Item Number
D-packs must be numbered with a GTIN. It is recommended that a GTIN-13 is
used, but a GTIN-14 may be used if desired.
Product text
The product’s product text must appear in clear text on the D-pack’s product
label. The product text must be based on the product text which is registered
in NOBB and consists of product name, properties (manufacturer, type and
dimension) and possibly brand. The product text on the D-pack must be identical
to the product texts on the order confirmation, packing note and invoice.
Brand owner
The name of the brand owner must appear in clear text on either the label or
packaging.
Additional product information – optional
The supplier’s item number may be labelled in clear text.
Batch or lot no. This is a number which is generated by the manufacturer and
which is used to achieve full traceability in the value chain in terms of the
production and packaging of the product. The batch or lot number may be
labelled both in clear text and with a GS1-128 barcode symbol.
Date. If desirable, the production date, packing date and best-before date may
be labelled both in clear text and with a GS1-128 barcode symbol.
Practical guidelines linked to the labelling of D-packs
Label on D-packs – size, design and positioning
The product information may either be printed on a label stuck to the packaging
or printed straight onto the packaging.
One product label on an D-pack is sufficient. It is recommended that the label
is positioned on one of the D-pack’s vertical sides and that all the D-pack labels
are oriented towards the same side on which the T-pack label is positioned
(consistent orientation).
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building materials
As the shape and size of D-packs varies greatly the size and shape of the label
may also vary.
The positioning of the label must be viewed in association with the positioning
of the barcode symbol. Please refer to GS1 The Outer Packaging Guide.
The barcode symbol on D-packs – size and positioning
An D-pack must be labelled with one of the following barcode symbols:
• The EAN-13 symbol – recommended
• The ITF-14 symbol – for uneven surfaces, for example corrugated cardboard
• The GS1-128 symbol – if more information than just the GTIN is included in
the barcode symbol
If only the GTIN is to be labelled in barcode form on the packaging the EAN-13
symbol is recommended. The ITF-14 symbol is used for uneven surfaces such
as for example corrugated cardboard. If more information than the GTIN has to
be barcode labelled, for example batch or lot no., and/or the best-before date,
the GS1-128 symbol must be used. Regarding the size and positioning of these
barcode symbols, please refer to GS1 The Outer Packaging Guide
Example of GS1 product label for D-pack with EAN/UPC barcode symbol
BRAND OWNER
PRODUCT TEXT
Paint 6x1 litre Lady
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building materials
Example of GS1 product label for D-pack
with ITF-14 barcode symbol
Example of GS1 product label for D-pack
with GS1-128 barcode symbol
BRAND OWNER
Best before:080515
Paint 6x1 litre
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Product labelling of standard
building materials
Labelling of T-pack
In this specification we distinguish between two different types of T-pack,
depending on the contents of the unit.
Standard T-pack. T-pack which contains the same product (same GTIN) with a
fixed number of D-packs and where labelling of unequivocal product information
on the T-pack is possible.
T-pack with various products (Mixed pallet). This is a unit which contains various
products and where the labelling of unequivocal product information on the
T-pack is not possible. For this type of T-pack it is only possible to label with
transport information. (see CHAP. 6)
An example in which the T-pack is a pallet is shown here
Standard
pallet
Standardpall
Mixed pallet
Blandingspall
When labelling standard T-packs the following information must be used:
GTIN - Global Trade Item Number
T-packs must be numbered with a GTIN. Using GTIN-13 is recommended, but
GTIN-14 may be used if desired.
Product text
The product’s product text must appear in clear text on the T-pack’s product
label. The product text must be based on the product text which is registered
in NOBB and consists of product name, properties (manufacturer, type and
dimension) and possibly the text of the brand label. The product text which is
labelled on the T-pack must be identical with the product texts on the order
confirmation, packing note and invoice.
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building materials
Brand owner
The name of the brand owner must appear in clear text on either the label or
the packaging.
Additional product information – optional
The supplier’s item number may be labelled in clear text.
Batch or lot no. This is a number which is generated by the producer and which
is used to achieve full traceability in the value chain in relation to the production
and packaging of the product. Batch or lot number may be labelled both in clear
text and with a GS1-128 barcode symbol.
Date. If desirable the production date, packing date and best-before date may
be labelled both in clear text and with a GS1-128 barcode symbol.
Gross weight (in whole kg) must (should on Mixed pallet) be labelled in clear
text on every individual T-pack. Gross weight means the weight of the products,
packaging and load bearer (pallet).
Maximum stacking weight (in whole kg) may be labelled in clear text.
Temperature requirements must be labelled only in clear text if the product has
temperature requirements.
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building materials
Practical guidelines linked to the labelling of standard T-packs
The label on T-packs – size, design and positioning
The product information is oriented on a label which is placed on the packaging.
In general 1 product label on a T-pack is sufficient. But if the T-pack is a pallet
it is recommended that the pallet is labelled with 2 labels
As the shape and size of T-packs may vary the size and design of labels may
also vary. But we recommend one of the following formats:
• A5 (148 x 210 mm)
• A6 (105 x 148 mm)
The positioning of the label must be viewed in association with the positioning
of the barcode symbol. See GS1 The Outer Packaging Guide.
The barcode symbol on T-packs – size, positioning and quality
T-packs must be labelled with one of the following barcode symbols:
• The EAN-13 symbol – recommended
• The ITF-14 symbol – for uneven surfaces, for example corrugated cardboard
• The GS1-128 symbol if more information than just the GTIN is included in
the barcode symbol
If only the GTIN is to be labelled in barcode form on the packaging the EAN-13
symbol is recommended. This assumes use of the GTIN-13 number. If the T-pack
is numbered with a GTIN-14, either the ITF-symbol or GS1-128 must be used.
The ITF-14 symbol is used for uneven surfaces such as for example corrugated
cardboard. If more information than the GTIN, such as for example SSCC code,
batch or lot no. and/or best-before date has to be barcode labelled, the GS1128 symbol must be used. Regarding the size and positioning of these barcode
symbols, please refer to GS1 The Outer Packaging Guide..
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Product labelling of standard
building materials
Example of GS1 product label for standard
pallets with GTIN for T-packs labelled with EAN/UPC
BRAND OWNER
PRODUCT TEXT
Paint 24x6x1 litre
Buyer’s reference: XXX334
Example of GS1 product label for standard
pallet with GTIN for T-pack and labelled with ITF-14
BRAND OWNER
PRODUCT TEXT
Paint 24x6x1 litre
Buyer’s reference: XXX334
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Product labelling of standard
building materials
Example of GS1 product label for standard pallet
with GTIN for T-pack and labelled with GS1-128
BRAND OWNER
Product text
Paint 24x6x1 litre
Buyer’s reference: XXX334
Best before: 07. Oct 2008
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4. Timber
This chapter deals with timber of variable length. Timber of fixed length must
follow the same principles as standard building materials in terms of the
definition of packaging levels (F-pack, D-pack and T-pack), identification by GTIN
and labelling of product information (see Chapter 3).
Timber of variable length is currently labelled with a GS1-128 with the following
information:
• Product text (clear text)
• Name of brand owner (clear text)
• GTIN for the product (clear text and barcode)
• Length of product (clear text and barcode)
Packaging levels for timber of variable length
The following packaging levels are defined:
• Plank, list, etc. – F-pack
• Bundle – D-pack
• Pack – T-pack
• Multipack – T-pack
The individual planks, lists, etc. are measured in running metres. For bundles,
packs and multipacks the contents varies, i.e. the number of running metres
varies between different producers and between different parts of the country.
For timber of varying length it is recommended that the same logic is used for
the same packaging levels as for standard building materials, i.e. F-Pack, D-pack
and T-pack. The current descriptions may certainly be retained.
The use of GTIN for identifying the various packaging levels for timber of
variable length
The various packaging levels for timber must be identified with a unique GTIN.
This means that the different packaging levels must have their own unique
GTIN in the same way as standard building materials. This contributes to more
simple and more exact identification and registration in NOBB and contributes
to simpler routines for purchasing and logistics.
For the so-called ”standard assortment” of variable length timber products in
NOBB, the organization ”Treindustrien” has defined a GTIN number on every
package which is orderable (Plank, list, etc. - F-pack • Bundle - D-pack • Pack
- T-pack and Multipack - T-pack.) These GTIN numbers are to be used in EDI
order and in order responce messages. The actual manufactoring party or ”price
setting party” has to define his own GTIN number for the prizing unit ”running
meter”. The last mentioned GTIN number shall be used in the EDI-messages
Despatch advice and Invoice.
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Timber
Labelling of timber of variable length
VWhen labelling timber of variable length the following information must be
used:
GTIN - Global Trade Item Number
Timber must be numbered and labelled with a GTIN in clear text and barcoded
form. It is recommended that GTIN-13 is used. Only GTIN for F-pack is used
in labelling of timber independant of package level.Timber must be barcode
labelled with the GS1-128-symbol.
Product text
The product’s product text must appear on the product label in clear text.
The product text must be based on the product text which is registered in
NOBB and consists of product name, properties (manufacturer, type and
dimensions) and possibly brand-name text. The product text which is labelled
on timber must be identical to the product texts on the order confirmation,
packing note and invoice.
Brand owner
The name of the product owner must appear in clear text on either the label
or packaging.
Length
Timber must be labelled with length in clear text and barcoded form. The unit
of measurement for timber of variable length is always running metres with
two decimal places.
Practical guidelines linked to the labelling of timber
The label on timber – size, design and positioning
The product information is printed on a label which is placed on the product,
bundle or package. One product label on the individual package is sufficient.
As the form and shape of the products varies the size and design of the label
may also vary.
It is recommended that the label is positioned on one of the ends of the
product (not the middle).
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Timber
The barcode symbol on timber – size, positioning and quality
Timber of variable length must be barcoded with the GS1-128 symbol. For
further details, see Appendix 1.
Labelling of variable length sold by the metre
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5. Goods produced to order
Goods produced to order means goods produced to an order/commission from
the customer and which are not standard goods kept in stock.
The customer’s order number
When labelling goods produced to order the customer’s order number must
identify the order. The customer’s order number must be labelled on the finished
product in clear text and barcoded form with GS1-128. In addition, every single
transport unit must be labelled with a standard transport label.
This is most simply resolved by each individual transport unit (package) being
labelled with a transport label which also contains the customer’s order number.
For further details regarding the marking of labels and barcodes see the next
chapter, Labelling of transport information.
SENDER INFO
RECIPIENT INFO
Product info
Commission/Order No.:
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6. Labelling of transport
information
étiquetage
This chapter covers the labelling of transport information for building materials.
Transport units in the building materials sector
A transport unit means the physical unit (package) which is transported between
the sender and recipient and which must be labelled with its own transport label.
In practice all packaging levels of building materials, i.e. F-Packs, D-packs and
T-packs should be able to act as transport units. But the most usual transport
unit is the T-pack.
Labelling of transport units
For labelling transport units in the building materials sector the general labelling
concept for freight which is used by hauliers in Norway is used. See GS1 The
Transport Guide.
Transport units must be labelled with the following information:
SSCC-code
The SSCC code is an 18-figure GS1 number which gives unique identification of
each individual T-pack. The SSCC code (package number) is barcode labelled
with GS1-128 (AI 00) and is usually labelled on the transport label on the
T-pack. But if desired the SSCC code may be labelled on the product label on
the T-pack. The SSCC code must be labelled on each individual T-pack in clear
text and with a barcode. For more information on the SSCC code, see GS1 The
Outer Packaging Guide.
Please note that if both a product and transport label is used the SSCC code
may be labelled on both labels, provided that exactly the same number is used.
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Labelling of transport information
Transport labels for palletts consisting of customer packed units
(Mixed pallets)
Transport label for pallet made of customerpacked units
The customer packed unit is marked with a transport label with the following
information:
• Manufacturer is stated as the sender
• Reciever is stated as the final delivery address.
It is recommended to state the distribution storage in the via-field when the
pallet is split or cross-docked.
• On this particular label there is a field for transport information. This is
information which the buyer sends to the manufacturer and which the
manufacturer prints on the label at the customer packed unit.
Name, address, etc., of sender
The transport unit must be labelled in clear text with the sender’s name, street
address, post code and postal address in clear text.
Recipient’s name, address, etc.
The transport unit must be labelled in clear text with the goods recipient’s name,
street address, postcode and postal address (delivery address) in clear text.
When sending via groupage terminal:
Name, address, etc., of groupage terminal. The transport unit must be labelled
in clear text with the groupage terminal’s name, street address, postcode and
postal address. This information must appear in the “via” field.
Buyer’s reference
The transport unit may be labelled in clear text with the buyer’s reference
number. Please note that if the customer’s commission/order number is stated,
this may be barcode labelled with GS1-128 by using AI 400.
Gross weight (in whole kg) must be labelled in clear text on every individual
transport unit. Gross weight means the weight of the products, packaging and
load bearer (pallet). If the T-pack bears a product label it is sufficient for the
gross weight to be stated on one of the labels
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Labelling of transport information
Examples of GS1 transport label
SENDER’S ADDRESS
RECIPIENT’S ADDRESS
TRANSPORT INFO
Gross weight: 600 kgBuyer’s ref.: XXX334
SSCC: 370701230000000120
SENDER’S ADDRESS
VIA
E.g. Terminal/wholesaler
RECIPIENT’S ADDRESS
Gross weight: 600 kg
Buyer’s ref.: XXX334
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Labelling of transport information
The transport unit – design, size and quality
Regarding the design of the label, all the information stated above must be
printed on the label. Please refer to GS1 The Transport Guide regarding the
positioning of information, type sizes, etc.
The following recommendation applies to the size of the transport label:
• The width of the label must be 105 mm or 148 mm
• The height of the label may vary
Current formats are:
A5 (148 mm x 210 mm)
A6 (105 mm x 148 mm)
105 mm x 192 mm
Positioning of labels on transport units
All transport units must bear at least one transport label. If the transport unit
is a standard F-Pack, D-pack or T-pack it must also bear a product label. For
pallets the general minimum requirement is that the pallet must carry both
labels on two sides, more specifically the short side and the right-hand long
side (seen from the short side). The product and transport label must be on
the same sides.
When several labels are used on the same side of the pallet the labels must
be positioned under each other. The label which contains the SSCC code is
positioned lowest. If the label contains several barcodes the barcode with the
SSCC must be written on the lowest line of the barcodes. It is recommended
that the SSCC code appears alone on the line.
The label shall be positioned so that the lower part of the lowest barcode must
be a minimum of 400 mm above floor level and so that the upper part of the
highest barcode must be a maximum of 800 mm above floor level. The label
must also be positioned at least 50 mm from the vertical side. For pallets less
than 400 mm tall the labels must be positioned as high as possible.
If all the information is known when the unit is labelled and there is room on
the label all the information (i.e. both the product and transport label) may
appear on one label.
Miscellaneous information
All the information (AI) must only appear once on the product and transport
label. In practice this means that the same information can neither be repeated
on the same label nor that the same information may appear on several labels
on the unit (pallet). Exceptions are the SSCC code, which is permitted on both
labels, provided that precisely the same number is used.
The barcode symbol on the transport label – size, positioning and quality
All transport labels must be marked with the GS1-128 symbol. For more
information see GS1 The Transport Guide
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Barcode labelling of GTIN with the GS1-128 symbol
All types of GTIN may be barcode labelled with the GS1-128 symbol. Please
note that for GTIN a fixed length of 14 figures has been assigned in the GS1128 symbol. For a GTIN-13 a 0 must therefore be added at the start of the
number when it is to be barcode labelled with a GS1-128 symbol. The GTIN-13
is inserted in the GS1-128 barcode symbol as follows.
Barcode labelling of D-pack with the GS1-128 symbol
The table below shows examples of various information and the use of AIs for
labelling product information on D-packs with the GS1-128 symbol:
AI (Applikation identificator)
Information
AI
Format
GTIN for R-pak
AI (01
(n2 + n14)
Batch or lot number
AI (10)
(n2 + an..20)
Production date
AI (11)
(n2 + n6)
Packing date
AI (13)
(n2 + n6)
Best-before-date
AI (15)
(n2 + n6)
n - numeric
an - alfanumeric
When the GS1-128 symbol is used, the following applies:
• The same information (AI) must only appear once per label
• The size factor of the barcode is in the range 25 to 94% of the nominal size
• The minimum height of the barcode is 13 mm
• Minimum 5 mm height for clear text under the barcode symbol
It is assumed that the barcode symbols are legible at all stages of the value
chain and for all the product’s lifetime, i.e. as long as the products are on sale.
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Barcode labelling of T-packs with the GS1-128 symbol
The table below shows examples of various information and the use of AIs for
labelling product information on T-packs with the GS1-128 symbol:
Information
AI
Format
AI (01)
(n2 + n14)
AI (02) +
AI (37)
(n2 + n14) +
(n…8)
Batch or lot number
AI (10)
(n2 + an..20)
Production date
AI (11)
(n2 + n6)
Packing date
AI (13)
(n2 + n6)
Best-before-date
AI (15)
(n2 + n6)
GTIN for T-pak
GTIN for D-pak within the pallet +
number of D-packs
n - numeric
an - alfanumeric
Please pay special attention to the following:
• The size factor is in the range 50% to 94% of the nominal size.
• The minimum height of the barcode is 32 mm.
• When labelling GTIN (AI 01 and AI 02) 14 figures must always be used. When
the GTIN has 13 figures an initial 0 must be inserted (e.g. 07038010000065).
• When barcode labelling in GS1-128 a separating character called Function
Code 1 (FNC1) is used between the individual pieces of information. This
applies apart from the AIs which have predefined fixed lengths. The following
AIs in this document have predefined lengths - AI 00, AI 01, AI 02, AI 15. It
is recommended having the AIs which are to be followed by FNC1 at the end
of the barcode as the FNC1 code may then be omitted.
•It is important that the requirements for white-space margins are complied
with. At a size factor of 50% the right-hand and left-hand white-space margins
are 5 mm and with a size factor of 94% the white-space margins are 9.4 mm.
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Barcode labelling of timber of variable length with the GS1-128 symbol
The table below shows examples of various pieces of information and the use
of AIs for labelling product information for timber with GS1-128 symbol logic:
AI (Applikation identificator)
Information
GTIN for the product (F-pack)
Length of product to 2 decimal places
AI
Format
AI (01)
(n2 + n14)
AI (3112)
(n4 + n6)
n - numeric
an - alfanumeric
When the GS1-128 symbol is used the following applies:
• The same information (AI) must only appear once per label
• The size factor of the barcode lies in the range 25 to 94% of nominal size
• The minimum height of the barcode is 13 mm
• Minimum height of 5 mm of clear text under the barcode symbol
Barcode labelling of products produced to order with the GS1-128 symbol
Overview of labelling of goods produced to order with GS1-128 symbol logic:
Information
AI
Format
Customer’s commission/order number
AI (400)
(n3 + an...30)
SSCC number (see Chap. 6 for further
information)
AI (00)
(n2 + n18)
n - numeric
an - alfanumeric
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Barcode labelling of transport units with the GS1-128 symbol
Overview for labelling goods produced to order with GS1-128 symbol logic:
Information
AI
Format
AI (00)
(n2 + n18)
Postcode for Norway
AI (420)
(n3 + an…20)
International postcode
AI (421)
(n3 + n3 + an...9)
Despatch number (Bill of carriage)
AI (401)
(n3 + n17)
SSCC number (see Chap. 6 for more
information)
For further information please refer to Chapter 6 Labelling of transport
information.
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